AIR0812

Get a good pair of lace up nurse mates. Also see a podiatrist for some supports if you need them.

The smell never gets better, but your ability to deal with it does.

I think it depends upon the geographical area in which you work. I have 30+ years of experience but when I look back, after having to have at least one year experience and then take a post-grad critical care course (6 months) and if I passed I was allowed to work in ICU, CCU and earned (without shift differential) $6.25/hour. My girlfriend was a heavy equipment operator making $15/hour. Now, with my experience I won't touch anyone for under $30/hour. I don't know what area you're in but $19/hour seems awfully low. But it may be based upon geographics.

I think RNs should be allowed to intubate if they're trained. 20+ years ICU-CCU and ER, both in Level 1 and 2 trauma centers. It's 3 am in ICU, you have a problem with the ET tube, you should be able to replace it. I also understand the liability associated with same. Guess it boils down to where one works. If your anesthesiologist, anesthetist is right down the hall, then call them. I don't see a need for a med-surg staff RN to do it as they lack the frequency in placement. As an RN we put in art lines. If we can put in an art line, we can put in an ET tube. I've seen some RNs who had to call the med student to replace/start an IV if they're in a teaching hospital.